ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi has telephoned Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Qatari Foreign Minister Muhammad bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani.
According to the Foreign Office Spokesperson, the Foreign Minister appreciated the positive role of Saudi Arabia in resolving the disputes between Qatar and the Gulf countries. ۔
The Foreign Minister appreciated the willingness and positive attitude of the GCC member states towards resolving their long-standing conflicts, calling it a good omen for peace and stability in the Gulf region. The two Foreign Ministers discussed various aspects related to the promotion of bilateral cooperation at the international level and the use of joint efforts on issues of mutual interest.
The Foreign Minister thanked the Saudi Foreign Minister for his support to the resolutions against the Kashmir issue and the growing trend of Islamophobia at the 47th meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Niamey. The two Foreign Ministers agreed to continue mutual consultations on important regional and global issues.
Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that they are waiting for the arrival of Saudi Foreign Minister in Pakistan. Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Qatari Foreign Minister Muhammad bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani have been contacted by telephone. The two Foreign Ministers discussed bilateral relations and diplomatic efforts to resolve disputes between the Gulf states.
The Foreign Minister congratulated his Qatari counterpart on the successful response of the Gulf States to the resolution of their bilateral disputes and the successful convening of the GCC Summit in Saudi Arabia. It is expected that the GCC Summit 2021 will be held successfully. Later, the atmosphere of trust and cooperation between the Gulf countries will be enhanced and the law and order situation in the region will improve.
Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that Pakistan wants good relations with all the Gulf countries. The two Foreign Ministers discussed the promotion of bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Qatar in multilateral fields.